Articles filed under Theater
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Lake Zurich native juggles admin, acting roles in Chicago theaterJul 03, 2017 6:00 am - Elise Spoerlein knew as a teenager that she wanted to be an actress. Still, knowing how hard it is to make a living that way, the Lake Zurich native studied theater edu...
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Husband-wife team of Reeger and Scrofano play well in Drury Lane's 'Gin Game'Jul 03, 2017 1:00 am - "The Gin Game" is known for being a sturdy stage vehicle to showcase two veteran actors "of a certain age." And that reputation holds true for Drury Lane Theatre's solid...
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Marriott's 'Bridges of Madison County' a heartbreaker in Lincolnshire debutJul 02, 2017 7:15 am - Thank heaven that the Marriott Theatre took a chance on “The Bridges of Madison County.” This 2014 adaptation of Robert James Waller's best-selling 1992 novel may not ha...
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Goodman Theatre's 'Ah, Wilderness!' perfectly timed for summerJun 29, 2017 6:00 am - If you were to ask Goodman Theatre artistic director and longtime Eugene O'Neill admirer Robert Falls the best time to revive an O'Neill play, he would likely answer: an...
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Auditions for 'Treasure Island' in AntiochJun 29, 2017 1:00 am - Antioch-based PM&L Theater is hosting auditions for "Treasure Island" at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 23 and Monday, July 24, at St. Stephens Church, 1155 Hillside Drive, Antioch...
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Theater events: Crystal Lake's Raue revives 'Guys & Dolls'Jun 26, 2017 11:00 pm - 'Guys & Dolls' While Nathan Detroit tries to organize a crap game and keep his longtime girlfriend Adelaide happy, his pal, fellow gambler Sky Masterson romances a missi...
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Midsummer Theatre Troupe brings 'As You Like It' to Geneva July 15Jun 25, 2017 11:00 pm - A night of culture and comedy returns to Geneva's Island Park when the Midsummer Theatre Troupe takes the stage for a free outdoor Shakespeare performance at 6 p.m. Satu...
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Midwest travel: It's a midsummer night's dream at Wisconsin's American Players TheatreJun 24, 2017 7:31 am - Chicago At the movies If the glut of popcorn movies is keeping you out of the theater this summer, get to the Windy City Film Festival to see feature films, sci-fi, fant...
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5 ideas for this weekend in the suburbsJun 23, 2017 1:00 am - Geneva celebrates Swedish Days, water fights rage in Fox Lake and longtime theater pros (and spouses) perform together in Oakbrook Terrace. Here are five ideas for the w...
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Rugged grandeur, superior storytelling define Lookingglass' 'Moby Dick'Jun 22, 2017 6:00 am - Two years after its celebrated premiere and four months after the conclusion of its national tour, Lookingglass Theatre's “Moby Dick” has returned triumphantly home. Ada...